Aug. 21, 1959

Aug. 21, 1959

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Hawaii becomes the United States' 50th state after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting it to the union. Prior to that, it had been a U.S. territory. Still, even if you are born there, you can be president of the United States. Right, Obama?

Hawaii becomes the United States' 50th state after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting it to the union. Prior to that, it had been a U.S. territory. Still, even if you are born there, you can be president of the United States. Right, Obama? (Handout)

Hawaii becomes the United States' 50th state after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting it to the union. Prior to that, it had been a U.S. territory. Still, even if you are born there, you can be president of the United States. Right, Obama?